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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.94, 101.80 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.94, 101.80 and 54.44 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.94 : 101.80 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.94/101.80 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.94x = 101.80 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.94x = 5,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541.99/67.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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